The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Swindon
The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 177 Faringdon Road, Swindon, SN1 5DL
How it compares in Swindon
In Swindon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd sits behind roughly 1,359 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,182 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ← The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Kebab - Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Birch Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2023 |
| Bravus Churrascaria Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Beta Chow Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| C The K Afro Caribbean Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Blue Palm Coffee Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Cadbury Factory Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
Questions about The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd
What is The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Swindon Council on 27 November 2024.
Is The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd last inspected?
The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, while The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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